My interest in the position is due to my work experience and educational background associated with the legal system. A justice of the peace is an important role in the community - much more than presiding over traffic tickets. It is a crucial and interesting local government department.

What qualifies you to serve in this office?

I have a degree in criminal justice and behavioral sciences. I have taught criminal justices classes at Tallahassee Community College while living in Florida. I served as a parole officer for 15 years with six years in a supervisory role and five years as a probation officer. I have three years experience as a child protection investigator in Florida. I am currently employed as a case manager and work with parolees with mental health impairments covering a seven county area. My best qualification is my ability to work with people of all walks of life.

If elected, how will you go about serving your constituents?

I would dedicate myself full time to the position and be available anytime I was needed. I believe in following the letter of the law, which assures equal treatment for all who walk into my court. I will be fair regardless of where they are from or what they have done.

Is there anything else you would like to discuss concerning your election?

I have served Goliad County as a volunteer in many areas and will continue to do so. I have served on the city council, chamber of commerce, hotel/motel tax board and the economic development board as well as the Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission. I promise to be fair, courteous and impartial.

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Susan1255@sbcglobal.net

Name: Jacqueline E. Peuttus

Age: 41

City/county of residence: Goliad

Office Seeking: Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1

Party Affiliation: Democrat

Occupation: Chief Justice Court Clerk, Precinct 2, Goliad County

Why do you want to serve in the office you are seeking?

I have been working as a justice court clerk and have observed how a justice of the peace can have a very positive impact in a community. People see the justice of the peace for problems other than having a traffic ticket. I want to serve in that position because I will preform the duties of the office in a professional, courteous and fair manner.

What qualifies you to serve in this office?

I have over eight continuous years of experience working as a justice court clerk, including over three as a chief justice court clerk. I have been certified as a justice court clerk by the Texas Justice Court Training Center. My experience includes expertise in both civil and criminal justice procedures. Every year I have attended training covering the latest changes in laws and procedural rules.

If elected, how will you go about serving your constituents?

I would be a full-time justice of the peace and available as needed other than normal business hours.

Is there anything else you would like to discuss concerning your election?

I would like to emphasize I would do my best to have a good working relationship with other agencies and county departments. I would also do my best to make certain that a person, even if they didn't agree with a decision I've made, leave the office feeling they were treated in a timely, courteous and fair manner.

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